In episode 19 we begin with welcoming more international listeners. We are getting more listeners from Canada as well as new listeners from New Zealand and Romania. It’s pretty amazing that the podcast is starting to reach an international audience. Jason starts off with a rant about cell phones. It seems people don’t know how to socialize anymore. He was listening to the radio and they were discussing how over 50% of people in a restaurant were on their phones while having dinner with their fam...
Jul 14, 2015•41 min
The theme for episode 18 is Empathy. We talk about how we now have international listeners from Canada, Austria, Nicaragua, etc. The local news also stopped by to interview Jason. A brief part of the interview did air on the local news and you can see it here. Empathy is defined as the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. It really applies to everyone: kids, work, and your spouse. In SuperCharge we introduce the book “You are Special” by Max Lucado. It’s a story of Punchinell...
Jul 07, 2015•31 min
Jason and Alan are once again joined by Vince, a friend of Jason’s and fellow member of the Dudes To Dads Meetup group. Vince has 2 young boys and sits in on the show. Jason begins the show telling the other guys about Mancrates.com which carries all kinds of gifts for men. It’s the man alternative to a gift basket and they are awesome. He also mentions the course Freedom To Be and the decision of how things and people effect us. We get into the Battlefield and discuss how we have the power over...
Jun 30, 2015•45 min
In episode 16 we are joined by Vince, a friend of Jason and dad in the meetup group. Although the audio on Vince’s mic is hard to hear, Vince provides additional insight as the father of 2 young boys. We start with the mailbag with an email from Daniel who writes about how he feels his children should be doing more things on their own versus his wife who still helps the child with many tasks. We discuss how kids are very capable and Jason refers to some information he received in the Susie Walto...
Jun 25, 2015•35 min
In this episode we are joined by two divorced dads: Max and Craig. Each have gone through similar difficulties with divorce and offer suggestions and tip for dads who face this challenge. Divorce is not easy for anyone. When there are kids involved and you are in an adversarial relationship, it can be even harder. Join us on this episode and learn some tips how to better deal with divorce as a dad. Here are the major themes of the tips: Get Your Logistics In Order Do not blame spouse regardless ...
Jun 16, 2015•53 min
We bring back the Battlefield and discuss sibling arguments and how to handle them a little differently than usual. It helps prevent one child from from being a victim over another. For Stuff To Do, we suggest asking your child to teach a class in which you are the student. Let them choose which topic or help them choose if they are younger. We then debated on the appropriate age for girls to begin wearing makeup. We didn’t have an answer but discuss how important it is to help your daughters fe...
Jun 09, 2015•28 min
We kicked off Episode 13 going right into a debate about compliments. Alan had brought up complimenting co-workers and where the line is drawn. Can you complement a female co-worker on her appearance? This is something we discuss. Then on Stuff to Do we bring back old school board games: checkers, monopoly, etc. Break out a board game and play. For the mailbag, a listener Riley asks about what the podcast will do when Alan becomes a dad. We then jump into Light Her Fire and Dr. Ellen talks about...
Jun 02, 2015•24 min
For episode 12 we begin with the Battlefield. The topic for this Battlefield is getting your kids to clean. Jason expressed his frustration with this topic and invited experts to contact the Dudes to Dads with any solutions. We then discussed a bingo game called Berenstain Bears Keep Your Cool Game. This is recommended for ages 5-10. It teaches kids how to distract themselves, understand their feelings, solve problems, and more. Then in Light Here Fire, we heard Dr. Ellen with her famous quote “...
May 26, 2015•29 min
In this episode, we start with a quote by Harry S. Truman. We then go into the Battlefield and discuss kids clothing choices and specifically talk about the desire of many children to wear costumes EVERYDAY. Do we really need to care? During that segment, Jason also shares his appreciation for Susie Walton, and her Joy of Parenting classes. We suggest buying a children’s joke book in Stuff To Do and then in SuperCharge talk about the book The Tickle Monster and how laughter is so great, especial...
May 19, 2015•28 min
After our intro and welcome statements, we begin Episode 10 with Stuff To Do in which we discuss making forts with your kids. The kind of forts made out of sheets, pillows, etc. While the process of building the fort is fun, hanging out inside the fort can be a great experience for you and your kids. We then read and answer an email question from Tony of New York who asks how to go out on date night with a limited budget. For SuperCharge we discuss the Moonjar Classic Moneybox: Save, Spend, Shar...
May 12, 2015•30 min
We start off this episode with Stuff to Do. An idea is to include your kids when you are cooking. They love to help and be involved. We then answer an email with a listener asking about what to do when bringing kids to a restaurant. We then dive into SuperCharge where we discuss www.dadgear.com. We then introduce a clip from Dr. Ellen Kreidman who discusses how having a loving relationship with your spouse is the best gift you can give your kids. This means you have to make the effort to spend t...
May 05, 2015•27 min
Michael, a Member of the Dudes To Dads Meetup group in Encinitas, shares some elements about his fatherly transition, including the way he deals with tantrums as well as a delivery room horror story. The day of the delivery of your child is exciting, emotional, and even scary. When unexpected things happen, it can be even worse. Can you really ever be prepared? Most people are concerned with the woman, but of course the man is going through his own things as well. Join Jason, Alan, and Michael a...
Apr 28, 2015•13 min
The Dudes To Dads Podcast welcomed special guest Scott Kilian, Certified Financial Planner. Scott is a regular contributor to our dads meetup group in Encinitas, CA. In this podcast, Scott shares 5 Essential Financial Tips for Parents. Scott indicates he is a dad first and a financial planner second. The financial tips Scott offers are very important to consider when planning for you and your family’s future. Everyone get’s excited and interested in investment options for their children, but to ...
Apr 21, 2015•35 min
For this episode we introduce and explain Meetup.com and where the foundation of the Dudes To Dads Podcast came from. Alan and Jason are joined by 2 dads from the local Meetup group, Scott and Nathan. Scott provides insight as to his style of parenting which includes providing looser boundaries for his son. Nathan shares stories about his kids and how his parenting style differs a bit from Scott. During this episode we cover some questions that relate to where to get advice, challenges faced as ...
Apr 14, 2015•35 min
We began Dudes to Dads Episode 5 with the mailbag and discussing children sleeping in your bed. We then discuss transitions and talk about playgrounds or other places where kids don’t want to leave and the struggle that can cause. Jason instructs you on how to create a family mission statement and provides homework for dads. On SuperCharge, we learn about TagaBikes and how cool they are for both parent and child. We debate the use of video games and learn about a 5 second compliment to give to o...
Apr 07, 2015•44 min
Dudes to Dads Podcast Episode 4 begins with Stuff to do and the idea of switching off telling the story with your child. We then go into the battlefield in which Jason shares a story about his daughter falling asleep in the middle of yelling. We discuss baby sign language, an email from a woman listener, and playing games at dinner. There is a tip on how to display your affection in public for your woman as well as a debate on whether spanking is ok or not. We finish up the podcast with a quote ...
Mar 31, 2015•39 min
In this episode of Dudes to Dads, we have “The Battle” which discusses the difficulties we can experience at dinner time. Do you we make different meals for each child or do they get what they get and have to accept it? We discuss taking the regular boring “walk” and making it interesting. Learn how to reduce colic. This simple trick can reduce the crying and discomfort a baby experiences. We also share an activity you can do at dinner with your family. We wrap up the show with a tip for making ...
Mar 24, 2015•39 min
Episode 2 of the Dudes to Dads Podcast has the show broken into segments and discuses many different aspects of being a dad. One way to connect with your kids to start a collection. you can share in the joy together of collecting, whether it’s coins, dolls, baseball cards, or even rubber bands, as Jason shares a story from when he was a child. They also discuss diaper rash and how the product Butt Paste came in extremely handy in Jason’s house with his kids. We then discover the power of startin...
Mar 17, 2015•37 min
Episode 1 of Dudes To Dads Podcast. This podcast is the first recording and introduction of the show. Founder of Dudes To Dads, Jason Kreidman, explains why he started the organization as well as the podcast. Alan Bush, the producer and Dude of the show also provides insight and feedback from the non-dad side. How do we navigate this thing called Fatherhood? These guys aren’t quite sure, but we all get to go along on the ride together. They talk about parenting, relationships, and everything els...
Mar 10, 2015•15 min
